Proverbs18-24 Study Guide

100 Days to a Wiser You

Praise God for His wisdom that you are receiving into your heart and mind. After three weeks of learning the Proverbs you are having opportunities to live them and share them daily. I pray that this is your richest week in the Proverbs thus far. God bless you and make you wise.

- Pastor Lincoln

June 18, Proverbs 18

Bite Your Tongue

Prayer: Lord, today I want to think before I speak. Make me to say things that do help and don’t hurt others. - In Jesus’ name. Amen

Read Proverbs 18

Observations to Make:

Many of the proverbs in this chapter have to do with our speech. Read through the chapter again and put a T next to all of these proverbs, T for Tongue!

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 18.13 below.

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What is condemned in this proverb?

Is it possible to be guilty of this without saying anything? How?

Live it!

My young friend Matt introduced me to the “5-minute” rule. The rule is that when you join a group of people having a conversation, you don’t contribute to that conversation until you have listened for 5 minutes. I think I’ve reduced it to the “2 minute” rule, but even at two minutes it is a challenge to keep. Give it a try today!!

Share it!

Today when someone is listening to you, thank them, thank them for the courtesy of being a good listener. Tell them that they are modeling this proverb!

June 19, Proverbs 19

Parental Sorrow

Prayer: Lord, bless those persons who are struggling with their children today. - In Jesus’ name. Amen

Read Proverbs 19

Observations to Make:

There are several proverbs in this chapter that address the subjects of wealth and poverty. Write the words rich man / poor man at the top of this chapter and then circle the word poor wherever it occurs in the chapter.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 19.13 below.

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Look up these other Scriptures that refer to hurting parents: Pr 19.26; 28.7; 29.15.

Live it!

Consider how your behavior impacts your family. Growing up, did you bring shame to your parents through your behavior? Maybe a note to your parents thanking them for bearing with you through the hard years would be appropriate. Talk to your own kids about how their behavior and yours involves the entire family, for good and for bad.

Share it!

List a couple of names here of parents you know whose children are causing them pain. Pray for these families.

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June 20, Proverbs 20

Drunkenness

Prayer: Lord, help me to submit to your instructions about the consumption of alcohol in my life. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 20

Observations to Make:

Draw a crown next to the three proverbs in this chapter which make reference to the king.

What activity of the king do all three proverbs focus on?

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 20.1 below.

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Look up these other Scriptures that condemn drunkenness: Pr 23.20; Pr 23.29-30; Romans 3.13; 1 Cor 6.10; Eph 5.18.

Live it!

Think about your use of alcohol. Talk to the Lord about it. Are there changes you think the Lord would call you to make in this area of your life? Pray about it now.

Share it!

Pray for the people in your life for whom you are concerned alcohol may be leading them astray.

Name them here:

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June 21, Proverbs 21

A Quarrelsome Wife

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the way these proverbs convict me of sin. Help me to repent of my sin and live the godly life you desire. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 21

Observations to Make:

Skim over the last part of the chapter again and write down two things the righteous man does.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 21.9 below.

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Look up and write the words “quarrelsome wife” next to these other proverbs: 19.13; 21.19; 27.15

Live it!

Are you a quarrelsome wife? Not sure? Ask your husband, ask a friend, but don’t quarrel with them if they tell you, you are one. Confess your quarrelsome spirit to the Lord. Don’t make excuses, confess. Quarrelsomeness is often a symptom of deeper issues. For you this may be a time to seek out godly counsel. And by the way guys, read Pr 26.21 and then ask yourself the same questions.

Share it!

Do you know a quarrelsome wife? Pray for her. Is God prompting you to talk to her? Visit her house, use her bathroom and then write out this proverb on her mirror with lipstick. (No, don’t do that last one – probably not wise, but fun to consider!)

June 22, Proverbs 22

Surety

Prayer: Lord, I pray for your wisdom in the use of the financial resources you have given me. Show me how to share what I have with others. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 22

Observations to Make:

Put a dollar sign next to all the proverbs in this chapter that have to do with wealth and the use of wealth.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 22.26 below.

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Look up the word surety in the dictionary and make sure you know what it means. Look up these other proverbs on the subject of surety and write the word surety next to them: Pr 6.1; 11.15; 17.18

Live it!

Who have you made financial commitments to? Whose debts have you guaranteed? Are these wise commitments or do you need to work yourself out of these commitments? Are you over extending yourself financially? Are you honoring the Lord with the first fruits of your income? Are you letting your financial commitments get in the way of your obligations to the Lord’s work? Pray about these questions.

Share it!

Seek the wisdom of a godly person in your life about your finances. Encourage someone who appears to be making bad financial decisions with a Christian book on finances.

June 23, Proverbs 23

Self Control

Prayer: Lord, expose the areas in my life where I lack self-control and encourage me with your discipline. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 23

Observations to Make:

The entire of Proverbs 23 deals with the issue of self-control in different contexts. List the areas where we need to exercise self-control according to this chapter.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 23.9 below.

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Look up these other passages that address casting pearls before swine. Pr 9.7; 16.22; 26.4; Mt 7.6

Live it!

Write out this proverb in your own words.

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What does this proverb have to do with self-control?

Share it!

Who are two people in your life you admire because of their self-control? Name those two people and thank the Lord for them now.

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June 24, Proverbs 24

A Kiss on the Lips

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the wisdom who have spoke truth into my life this week. Help me to live and share what I have learned! - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 24

Observations to Make:

Put a big W next to all the proverbs in this chapter that talk about how to relate to the wicked.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 24.26 below.

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Live it!

When you are most tempted not to give an honest answer? Be a person today who gives honest answers.

Share it!

Who are the people in your life who will give you an honest answer? Thank God for them.

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